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t_d · 2nd May 2008, 02:18 PM

i really love the sound of the waves API 2500... best software compressor i've heard... so it makes me want the real thing..

but i'm torn.. i already have a (real) 5500 EQ.. and i've got a boat load of UAD-1 EQs... so i don't really need the whole waves API bundle.. if i got it, i'd use it mostly for the 2500..

i can get it for around $600.... or, i can get the 2500 hardware for $2500

obviously a big difference in price.. and, obviously, all the slutz are going to tell me to get the hardware.... can anyone thing of a reason to just get the software? the HW and SW are *close*.. but i chose the HW in the listening test above..

damn, i hate these decisions.. especially when there are other things to buy as well... and money becomes a big issue...!

2nd May 2008, 02:18 PM	#79
t_d Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pound ridge, NY Posts: 525	i really love the sound of the waves API 2500... best software compressor i've heard... so it makes me want the real thing.. but i'm torn.. i already have a (real) 5500 EQ.. and i've got a boat load of UAD-1 EQs... so i don't really need the whole waves API bundle.. if i got it, i'd use it mostly for the 2500.. i can get it for around $600.... or, i can get the 2500 hardware for $2500 obviously a big difference in price.. and, obviously, all the slutz are going to tell me to get the hardware.... can anyone thing of a reason to just get the software? the HW and SW are close.. but i chose the HW in the listening test above.. damn, i hate these decisions.. especially when there are other things to buy as well... and money becomes a big issue...! __________________ taylor deupree \| www.12k.com • myspace.com/taylordeupree • photography